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When protecting children from discomfort prevents necessary growth

My 9-year-old refuses to go to school most mornings and I let her stay home because forced education felt traumatic, but now she can barely read.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Some struggles are essential for development, and avoiding them entirely can cause more harm than the original discomfort.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Permissive parenting and its outcomes?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.